TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



October 18–24, 2026

Bank Charters The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Alba Bank, based in Houston, to establish a bank charter. Branches The OCC reports that Associated Bank NA, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has established a branch at 5950 Sherry Lane, Ste. 450, in Dallas. The OCC reports that Community National Bank, based … Read more

October 11–17, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at 1900 PGA Parkway in Frisco. The OCC reports that it has approved applications by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish the following branches: 19611 U.S. 59 in Humble … Read more

Little Named Commercial Banking Executive Vice President as Amegy Bank Expands Across North Texas

Houston-based Amegy Bank has promoted Bobby Little to executive vice president of commercial banking. He will lead the bank’s expansion across Collin, Denton and Grayson counties as Amegy Bank continues expanding its presence in North Texas, including the recent opening of its first Frisco office at Hall Park. “Collin, Denton and Grayson counties continue to … Read more

First Financial Bank Opens First Full-Service Branch in Austin Area with New Bee Cave Branch

Abilene-based First Financial Bank opened a new full-service branch in Bee Cave in late October. The new branch expands the company’s presence into Central Texas and the greater Austin area. First Financial has maintained a mortgage loan production office in Bee Cave since 2020. The new full-service branch is the company’s 81st location and will operate … Read more

October 4–10, 2026

Home Offices The TDB reports that Maverick Bank, based in Fort Davis, has applied to relocate its home office from 100 South State St. in Fort Davis to an existing branch at 12705 Quaker Ave. in Lubbock. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Extraco Banks NA, based in Temple, to … Read more

September 27–October 3, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that Moody National Bank, based in Galveston, has established a branch at 107 Old River Rd. in Montgomery. The OCC reports that it has approved applications by PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish the following branches: 5949 Retail Way in Fort Worth and 29115 Katy Fwy. in Katy.

Texas Regional Bank Open Eighth North Texas Branch in Frisco

On September 22, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank opened its new Frisco banking center. The location at 15147 Preston Rd. is the bank’s eighth branch in North Texas. Frisco continues to draw significant business investment alongside sustained population growth. Corporate relocations, business expansion and residential development have strengthened the city’s position. The new location establishes a … Read more

September 20–26, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Lone Star Bank, based in Houston, has applied to merge with Journey Financial Group Inc., based in Montgomery. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Community National Bank, based in Midland, to establish a branch at 1600 Montgomery St. in Fort Worth. The OCC … Read more

September 13–19, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a branch at 9238 N. Loop 1604 W in San Antonio. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank and Trust Company of Weatherford, based in Weatherford, to establish a … Read more

August 23–29, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Extraco Banks NA, based in Temple, to establish a branch at 8303 W. Adams Ave. in Texas. The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 5949 Retail Way in Fort Worth. The OCC reports … Read more